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- 1 Hoppin St Ste 202, Providence, RI 02903
About Dr. Simon
Melissa A. Simon, MD is a healthcare provider in Providence, RI specializing in ophthalmology. Melissa trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2009. Melissa is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 45 services to 35 patients. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1316265259.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (401) 444-6551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 HOPPIN ST STE 202
Providence, RI 02903
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
45 services · 35 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Providence 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 2
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Simon specialize in?
Dr. Simon is an eye doctor in Providence, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Simon located?
Dr. Simon is listed at 1 Hoppin St Ste 202, Providence, RI 02903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Simon's phone number?
The number on file is (401) 444-6551. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Simon?
Dr. Simon's National Provider Identifier is 1316265259. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Simon go to medical school?
Dr. Simon attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Simon have?
Dr. Simon has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Simon do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Simon provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Simon's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Simon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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